Shortwave

Quick meaning: Shortwave is a noun meaning Of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz.

Meaning

Of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz.

More Meanings

1. Of radio equipment: capable of receiving or transmitting radio signals at wavelengths in the above range.
2. (physics, telecommunications) An electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; specifically, one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz.
3. An electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; specifically, one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz.
4. (radio, telecommunications) Using radio waves having wavelengths of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to frequencies between 3 and 30 megahertz.

Example Sentences

Shortwaves are longer than microwaves.

Word Forms

• shortwaves
• short-wave
• short wave

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include short-wave, wave, diathermy, surges, mediumwave, subwavelength.

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